Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on Thursday. The summit, one of the largest global gatherings focusing on artificial intelligence, will witness the participation of various world leaders and industry experts. French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are expected to address the inaugural session alongside Prime Minister Modi.
The event will kick off with the opening ceremony at approximately 9:40 a.m., followed by Prime Minister Modi’s address around 10:25 a.m. A family photograph of the dignitaries is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. before the formal inauguration. Subsequently, the Prime Minister will visit the India AI Impact Expo at 11 a.m., accompanied by other international leaders.
The expo will showcase country pavilions displaying advanced AI-driven innovations and emerging technological solutions from around the world. Later in the day, at noon, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the Leaders’ Plenary session, bringing together Heads of State, ministers, and senior representatives from multilateral organizations. The discussions will revolve around national and international priorities in artificial intelligence, focusing on governance mechanisms, infrastructure expansion, and global cooperation frameworks.
Following this, at 5:30 p.m., Prime Minister Modi will attend a CEO Roundtable, engaging with top executives from major global technology and industry companies alongside senior government representatives. The discussions are expected to cover investment prospects, research partnerships, resilient supply chains, and the widespread deployment of AI systems across various sectors.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 aims to foster collaborative strategies to leverage the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, emphasizing innovation, responsible governance, and cross-border partnerships. The summit serves as a platform for global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to deliberate on AI’s role in driving economic growth, enhancing governance, and accelerating social development. It seeks to align global AI initiatives with India’s ethos of ‘Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya’ (welfare and happiness for all) while advocating for the broader principle of AI for Humanity.
This summit marks the fourth edition in the series, following previous editions held in the United Kingdom, South Korea, and France. It provides a forum for leaders to explore the ethical, economic, and social implications of artificial intelligence while strengthening partnerships across digital technology, trade, culture, tourism, and maritime cooperation.
